Artists First
- Assets
- $645.8k
- Revenue
- $440.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Saint Louis, MO
- Founding
- 05/2012
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 45-2874353
Organization Overview
Artists First is located in Saint Louis, MO. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (A20) the organization is classified as: Arts & Culture, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Artists First employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Artists First is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2024, Artists First generated $440.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $372.0k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 13.0% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF ARTIST FIRST IS TO FOSTER GROWTH THROUGH CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DIABILITIES, VETERANS, YOUTH, AND ELDERS WITH MEMORY LOSS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIFEWORKSTHE TAILORED PROGRAM FOR PROFESSIONALLY MINDED ARTISTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO OBTAIN THEIR GREATEST POTENTIAL AND GROWTH IN EMPLOYMENT, SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL DOMAINS THROUGH THE ARTS IS SUPPORTED BY THE ST LOUIS OFFICE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITY RESOURCES
OTHER PROGRAMS ARTISTS FIRST PROGRAMS INCREASES ACCESS TO MEANINGFUL ARTS EXPERIENCES FOR MARGINALIZED INDIVIDUALS, FOSTERS CONNECTIONS, AS WELL AS STRENTHENS THE LARGER COMMUNITY SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY
VETERANS98 OF PARTICIPATING VETERANS MAINTAINED SOBRIETY, 100 MAINTAINED EMOTIONAL WELL BEING THROUGH THE PROGRAM WHICH BUILDS BETTER LIVES FOR TRANSITIONING VETERANS AS THEY REINTEGRATE INTO CIVILIAN LIFE BY SUPPORTING REHABILITATION AND REVOVERY AND BY FACILITATING MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING USING CREATIVE SELF-EXPRESSION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Anne Hollin Co President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jimauria Evans Co President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Newman Rice Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rene Zar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Douglas Hall Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Christina Gurnett MD PHD Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,320 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $281,764 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $86,076 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $38,621 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $373,160 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $46,446 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $20,720 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $440,326 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $220,597 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $829 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,063 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $10,999 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $735 |
| Information technology | $905 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $25,384 |
| Travel | $22 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,092 |
| All other expenses | $8,172 |
| Total functional expenses | $371,963 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $419,530 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $35,333 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,050 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $189,924 |
| Total assets | $645,837 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,835 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,382 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $189,924 |
| Total liabilities | $239,141 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $406,696 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $645,837 |